1. Mrs. Kurth’s Classroom News November 10 th – 13 th, 2015

2. Dates to save: November 9 th : No School – Teacher Workshop November 10 th: PIE Meeting 7pm November 25 th – 27 th : No School »Thanksgiving break

3. Thank you, Veterans! This Wednesday, we will continue to honor the Veterans who have bravely served and protected our country. We will be remembering all of our Veterans in a variety of ways this week. One of the things Mrs. Dake has been doing with the students is to learn the song: My Country ‘Tis of Thee. She has also sent a book with the words to the song. Your child should use this opportunity to practice the words as well as to color the pages and return it to school. Many of the books will be displayed outside the music room. Again, we thank you, Veterans, for all that you have done and still do!

4. Tiger Cub News  You might have read about this great opportunity in the Tiger Cub News: Presentation on Children’s Anxiety For: Parents and educators who want to learn more about children’s anxiety and how parent anxiety can affect the mental health of children. When: Monday, November 16, 2015 7 - 8:30 p.m. Where: Delano Elementary School - Multi-purpose room Presenter: Monique Miller, MS, LP Cost: FREE

5. Plains Art Case This past week, our class was able to view items that were borrowed from the Plains Art Museum. Students were able to see how Native Americans used natural resources to create beautiful artwork. The kids enjoyed viewing and exploring the various items including many of the items seen in this piece of artwork.

6. Outdoor Recess As the weather starts to cool down, it is important to send appropriate outdoor attire for your child. We will be going outside everyday unless it rains or there is a significant wind-chill. Please make sure you label everything that comes to school. Many clothing items will be similar (if not the same). Thank you in advance for helping us sort out our cool weather clothing.

7. Upcoming Academics: This will change each week!

8. Reading: Reading and Spelling: Lesson 6 Main Story: Jack and the Wolf (Fable) and The Three Little Pigs (Fairy Tale) Word Wall Words: away, call, come, every, hear, said Comprehension Strategy: understanding characters and summarizing Phonics: short vowel a review; double final consonants (call, pass) and –ck endings Grammar: complete sentences Writing: Writing complete sentences with a capital letter at the beginning and punctuation at the end

9. Spelling Review Spelling Words: an, bad, can, had, cat, ran, add, pass, *come, *said Your child will also be asked to write a sentence with some of these words in them in addition to words that follow the short a, double consonant ending, and -ck pattern. Be sure to practice words with these patterns so he/she will be prepared for this part of the test.

10. Math Concepts for this week in class: Patterns, Even and Odd Numbers, Adding and Subtracting, Using the Number-Line Anticipated Homework: Monday: 3.3 Number-Line Hops Tuesday: 3.4 More Odd and Even Numbers Wednesday: No Homework Thursday: 3.5 Number Lines and Counting Patterns Friday: 3.6 More Number-Line Hops

11. Word of the Week Extra: Each week, your child can receive a sticker for their sticker book by writing down our special word/phrase of the week along with a parent signature. They love stickers! Phrase of the week: No School

12. More Math…. Here is the link if you need to reprint homework pages: http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/1st-grade/em-at- home/unit_2/http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/1st-grade/em-at- home/unit_2/ http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/1st-grade/em-at- home/unit_3/http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/1st-grade/em-at- home/unit_3/ Things you can practice at home if you are looking for additional ideas: -Telling time to the nearest hour -Counting combinations of pennies and nickels

13. Family Journals Family Journals are due each Monday. Please use the next empty page to complete your response to your child. I also encourage you to use the letter format to allow your child to see and experience that format.

14. General Homework Expectations Mondays: Spelling words and word wall words will come home (practice these words to be ready for the spelling test on Friday Wednesdays: Wednesday work: students complete the comprehension page as well as practice reading the words on the opposite side. When you feel your child is confident in knowing the words and has completed the comprehension page, please return it to the classroom. It is due by the following Tuesday at the latest. Monday through Friday: Math homework will be sent home each day, except Wednesdays. I expect each page to come back the following day.

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16. Volunteering The media center is also looking for volunteers to help shelve books. In the past, some parents have volunteered in the library right before coming to our room to volunteer. Please contact them beforehand to see if they have an available opening. Thank you for ALL your help! We couldn’t do it without you!!!

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18. Contact Information Angie Kurth 1 st GradeTeacher – rm. 102 763-972-6200 ext.4102, angie.kurth@delanoschools.org angie.kurth@delanoschools.org Classroom Website/Blog: http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/elementary- school/gradesstaff/first-grade/mrs-kurth